finally published after his death by his son Naveed Qateel in 2006. The book broke out many hidden facts about film industry and literary circles and revealed some interesting facts from the personal lives of legendary personalities like Sahir Ludhianvi, Noor Jehan and Iqbal Bano. Death and legacy Qateel Shifai died on 11 July 2001 in Lahore, Pakistan. Over 20 collections of verse and over 2,500 film songs for Pakistani and Indian films were published. He wrote songs for 201 Pakistani and Indian films. His talent crossed the borders. His poetry has been translated into numerous languages including Hindi, Gujarati, English, Russian and Chinese. On Qateel Shifai's 11th death anniversary in 2012, in an interview to a major newspaper, a prominent literary figure Dr Salahuddin Darvesh said, "Shifai was one of those great poets of 20th century who had gained international recognition." Awards and recognition 'Pride of Performance Award' in 1994 for his contribution to literature by the Government of Pakistan. Adamjee Literary Award in 1964, 'Naqoosh Award', 'Abbasin Arts Council Award' were all given to him in Pakistan. He won Best Poet Award at 9th PTV Awards in 1998 The much coveted 'Amir Khusro Award' was given in India. 'Special Millennium Nigar Award' for his lifetime contributions to the Pakistan film industry in 1999. In addition, Qateel won other 3 Nigar Awards in 1958, 1965 and 1979 Qateel Shifai produced a film in his mother language—Hindko—in 1970. It was the first Hindko film which was named "Qissa Khwani". The film was released in 1980. He died on 11 July 2001 in Lahore. The street on which he lived in Lahore has been named Qateel Shifai Street after him. There is also a sector of Haripur city that has been named after him – Mohallah Qateel Shifai. Filmography Includes both Pakistani and Indian films. Bade Dilwala (1999) (lyricist) Yeh Hai Mumbai Meri Jaan (1999) (lyricist) Auzaar (1997) (lyricist) Tamanna (1996) (as Qateel Shifai) Naajayaz (1995) (lyricist) (as Qateel Shifai) Naaraz (1994) (as Qateel Shifai) Hum Hain Bemisaal (as Qateel Shifai) Sir (1993) (lyricist) (as Qateel Shifai) Phir Teri Kahani Yaad Aayee (1993) (Your Memories Have Returned) (lyricist) (as Qateel Shifai) Tahqiqaat (1993) (lyricist) (as Cratil Sipahi) Painter Babu (1983) (lyricist) Kudrat (1981) (lyricist, only 1 theme/title song - Dukh sukh ki har ek mala) Begum Jaan (1977) Shireen Farhad (1975) (lyricist) Naila (1965) (lyricist) (Qateel Shifai won the Nigar Award